Re: Prince Harry at the Passing Out Parade, with Father, Mother and Brother (04/12/2006)

He joined up probably cos its tradition, all the Royal men have medals (not that theyve probably seen much action either) it's not like he's gonna get a 9-5 job or sit on his tush the rest of his life so he has to do something.

Re: Prince Harry at the Passing Out Parade, with Father, Mother and Brother (04/12/2006)

LONDON - Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne, is to join the elite Household Cavalry, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday, a role that could mean his being sent to conflict zones like Iraq or Afghanistan. Harry — once dubbed by newspapers the royal “wild child” for his underage drink and drug antics — will join the Blues and Royals regiment of the Cavalry when he completes his training at the elite Sandhurst military academy in April. The Ministry of Defense said it was possible that Harry, who will join the armored reconnaissance unit of the Blues and Royals, could serve in conflict zones with his squadron.

Re: Prince Harry at the Passing Out Parade, with Father, Mother and Brother (04/12/2006)

Harry will go. The war is not ending any time soon, and his unit will be sent. He has also proved himself from the age of two to be headstrong, independent-minded and fiercely loyal - even if "protocol" forbade him to go, he'd find a way or sneak off to do it.